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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.76, 5,575.29 and 2,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.76, 5,575.29 and 2,468.90 is: 3,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.76 : 5,575.29 = 2,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.76/5,575.29 = 2,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.76x = 5,575.29 × 2,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.76x = 13,764,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,764,833.48/4,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.34

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